Specifications include, but are not limited to: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Office of Purchasing & Contracting (hereinafter the “State”) is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide Towable Commercial Woodchippers. 2.1.1.Bidders shall provide the option to choose between gas or diesel power plants between 15" or 20" in size. 2.1.2.10” to 24” Drum style chipper with dual edged knives 2.1.3.Gas - or diesel - powered options. 2.1.4.25-gallon min steel fuel tank with locking fuel cap and sight gauge w/gate valve shut off 2.1.5.25-gallon min steel hydraulic tank with magnetic drain plug, locking fill cap, and sight gauge w/gate valve shut off 2.1.6.360-degree hydraulic swivel discharge with height adjustment and adjustable chip deflector 2.1.7.Fold down infeed hopper tray with spring lift assists 2.1.8.Slide box style feed system with 2 adjustable springs – double pump manifold hydraulic flow control 2 – 24” horizontal hydraulic feed wheels with teeth and hydraulic lift or down pressure on top feed wheel with auto feed. 2.1.9.Control bar located around top and sides of infeed hopper with 3 control positions (forward-stop - reverse) 2.1.10. Last chance safety pull cables; The State of Vermont Agency of Transportation is seeking bids for Towable Single and Tandem Axle Commercial/Industrial Grade Woodchippers ranging between a minimum of 10” and a maximum of 24 feed intakes.
